Lot 248TOLKIEN (J.R.R.)The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., FIRST EDITIONS, first impression of The Return of the King, fifth impression of The Two Towers, and third impression of The Return of the King, each with folding map at rear, Fellowship of the Ring with browning to endpapers and one leaf creased and torn without loss, publisher's cloth, dust-jackets slightly rubbed and soiled, spines browned and slightly frayed, preserved in original slipcase with printed label, 8vo, George Allen & Unwin, 1954-1957SALEROOM NOTICESThis set includes a first impression of The Fellowship of the Ring, a fifth impression of The Two Towers and a third impression of The Return of the King.Estimate: £ 700 - 900 (US$ 930 - 1,200)Sold for £ 2,375 inc. premium